Antiviral drugs for influenza, the best known of which is Tamiflu, are—let’s be honest—not exactly miracle cures. They marginally shorten the course of illness, especially if taken within the first…

The flu situation in the United States right now is, in a word, bad. Infections have skyrocketed in recent weeks, filling hospitals nearly to capacity; viral levels are “high” or…

On a recent Tuesday morning, I was blessed with a miracle in a mini-mart. I had set out to find the protein bar I kept hearing about, only to find…

Every night before bedtime, my daughter tilts back her head so that a pair of metal plates inside her mouth can be cranked apart another quarter of a millimeter. We…

The deer were out there. The crisp tracks in the snow made that clear. Three hours into our hunt through the frigid New Hampshire woods, Ryan Calsbeek, a rangy 51-year-old…

New Year’s Eve always carries a certain charge in the air. It’s the one night of the year that feels equal parts fresh start and full-tilt celebration, a chance to…

There are seasons when your hair simply feels tired. It could be due to the heat, the humidity, the back-to-back work and life events, or the constant styling that comes…

Before the world starts asking things of you, there’s usually a moment where you can have a little time for yourself. It might be early morning before the house wakes…

Good hair days do more than change how you look, they change how you feel. That first glance in the mirror, when your hair looks alive, strong, and effortless? That’s…

Between late-night wrapping sessions, early-morning coffee runs, and endless to-do lists, the holiday season can feel anything but calm. This year, we’re here to change that. At Sitting Pretty, the…